One on One Paraprofessional, Middle School

Forest Area Community Schools; Fife Lake (MI); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Forest Area Community Schools in Fife Lake, Michigan seeks a one-on-one paraprofessional for our middle school to support a student with wheelchair needs, assist with instruction, and help with mobility and safety throughout the day.

Hours are approximately 5.95 per day, 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., on school days. This part-time position falls under the AFSCME contract; associate degree or WorkKeys are preferred. Collaboration with teachers and specialists is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or successful completion of the equivalent WorkKeys assessment is required or preferred.
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities or medical needs is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized academic, social, and physical support for a student who uses a wheelchair.
• Assist with instructional support and implementation of teacher-directed learning activities.
• Support safe transitions and mobility throughout the school day.
• Assist with personal care needs while maintaining student dignity and independence.
• Ensure student safety in classrooms, hallways, and school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nursing staff, and administration to support the student's educational and physical needs.

Formation

Associate's degree

WorkKeys assessment

Description du poste

One on One Paraprofessional, Middle School

Northwest Education Services Forest Area Community Schools - Fife Lake, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: One on One Paraprofessional, Middle School

Reports to: Building Principal

Date: Posted 10/28/2026; Effective 12/2/26

Description: Forest Area Community Schools is seeking a one on one paraprofessional at our middle school location. Forest Area Schools is a small district in northern Michigan which serves around 500 students, PreK-12, in the communities of Fife Lake and South Boardman.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic, social, and physical support for a student who uses a wheelchair.
• Assist with instructional support and implementation of teacher-directed learning activities.
• Support safe transitions and mobility throughout the school day, including movement between classrooms, lunch, recess, and other activities.
• Assist with personal care needs while maintaining student dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Ensure student safety in classrooms, hallways, and school activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, nursing staff, and administration to support the student's educational and physical needs.
• Use adaptive equipment and follow lifting, transfer, and positioning procedures as trained.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist a student weighing more than 100 pounds with appropriate training and support.

Qualifications:

• Strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with students of all ages.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, support staff, therapists, and families.
• Patience, compassion, and a commitment to supporting students with diverse physical and educational needs.
• High level of professionalism and organizational skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Associate's degree or successful completion of the equivalent WorkKeys assessment.
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities or medical needs is preferred but not required.

Paraprofessionals work closely with the certified staff and principal, and are compensated according to the AFSCME contract. This position is for approximately 5.95 hours per day, not including school breaks. Hours may vary, but would be between 8:20 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. each day the student is at school.

Job Details

Job ID: 5976053

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Konrad Molter
• Forest Area Community Schools
• Email: [e-mail]